flstandardbreds Chapter 155 Exhausted
Chapter 155 Exhausted
Zhao Ziqing was at a loss for words when she heard this, and felt like she was being forced into a difficult task.
"Don't worry, Grandpa is here, you don't have to worry about the Zhao family's affairs."
Zhao Anmin hurried to appease him.
"When you are willing to take over, it will not be too late to exercise the power of the head of the family."
Zhao Tong and Zhao Xinghui were extremely dissatisfied.
They tried their best to fight for the position of head of the family.
Unexpectedly, the junior Zhao Ziqing got the advantage.
What’s even more infuriating is that Zhao Ziqing looked reluctant, but the old man was accommodating to her in every way.
"Ok."
Faced with the old man's insistence, Zhao Ziqing could only nod helplessly.
"Grandpa, for the sake of harmony in the Zhao family, I can temporarily take over the position of head of the family, but you have to find a suitable candidate to replace me as soon as possible." Zhao Ziqing stated.
"We'll discuss this matter later." Zhao Anmin felt relieved when he saw his granddaughter agreed.
"Come, Xiaofan, have a few drinks with me." He invited enthusiastically.
"With great pleasure." Lin Fan responded with a smile and raised his glass to accompany him.
At the dinner, except for Lin Fan and Zhao Anmin who were drinking and chatting, the rest of the people were absent-minded, their thoughts had long drifted away from the party.
The power structure of the Zhao family has been rewritten.
They were powerless to reverse the situation, so they could only plan ahead and prepare for the arrival of the new head of the family. Everyone knew that a new official would start with three fires, and they just hoped that the fire would not burn them.
"Xiao Fan, is there any movement from the Xuanqing Sect?" After a few drinks, Zhao Anmin asked in a low voice.
"To be honest, I've been very nervous these days," he admitted.
"Don't worry, if the Xuanqing Sect dares to attack, I will make sure they never return." Lin Fan comforted.
"Then I feel relieved." Zhao Anmin felt a little relieved.
"There are more and more ancient warriors in Ancheng nowadays. This is not a good sign for us." He said worriedly.
"Haha, with me, Lin Fan, here, all problems will be solved." Lin Fan assured confidently.
The dinner ended abruptly after half an hour. Many people left without even touching their food. The banquet hall dwindled, leaving only the distinguished guests at the main table, still seated as if in a mountain.
"You two have to work harder," Zhao Anmin urged as he held Lin Fan and Zhao Ziqing's hands as they left. "Hurry up and give me a big, plump grandson."
Zhao Ziqing was so ashamed that she ran away, not daring to answer at all.
"Why are you shy?" Lin Fan asked jokingly while sitting in the passenger seat.
"Who said I'm shy? I just don't want to listen to my grandfather's nagging." Zhao Ziqing said stubbornly.
"It's a blessing to be able to listen to the old man's nagging." Lin Fan lit a cigarette and said with deep emotion, "The old man loves you so much, you must not let him down."
"But I really don't want to be the head of the family." Zhao Ziqing muttered.
"I didn't say I wanted you to be the head of the family, I said I wanted you to give birth to a child." Lin Fan corrected.
Zhao Ziqing remained silent and concentrated on driving.
"Although your grandfather spared your second uncle, to outsiders, his action was undoubtedly cruel and ruthless. In fact, the most painful and difficult thing to do was for your grandfather." Lin Fan sighed.
"Don't advise others to be good unless you have experienced their suffering. If they were betrayed by their son, they probably wouldn't think this way," he analyzed objectively.
"Your grandfather clearly doesn't care about what others think. Instead, he's using this opportunity to consolidate your position as head of the family." Lin Fan smiled, deeply impressed by Zhao Anmin's courage and tactics. "He truly is a great hero."
"You know, I have no interest in the position of Patriarch. I simply want to dedicate myself to the development of the Zhao Company and realize my own ambitions." Zhao Ziqing slowed down, her face showing fatigue. She had been through so many twists and turns today, and she was exhausted.
"Stop the car and let me drive." Lin Fan said with concern.
"But you drank." Zhao Ziqing reminded.
"For a master, this little bit of wine is nothing. Do I look drunk to you?" Lin Fan asked back.
The Maserati slowly stopped, and the two changed seats. Zhao Ziqing leaned back in the seat and rubbed his temples: "I might have to go on a business trip in a few days."
"No matter where you go, I will accompany you." Lin Fan started the car.
"The location hasn't been decided yet, it could be one of several cities," Zhao Ziqing explained.
"No matter where you go, I will be with you." Lin Fan said firmly.
Zhao Ziqing's heart warmed as she caught a glimpse of Lin Fan's handsome profile from the corner of her eye. She recalled the scene of him bravely saving someone. His presence at that moment would likely be etched in her heart forever.
"Why are you peeking at me?" Lin Fan suddenly turned his head, his eyes sharp as torches.
"Uh... I... I didn't." Zhao Ziqing was a little at a loss, his voice trembling slightly.
"Haha, just watch it if you want. I won't charge you for it." Lin Fan raised the corners of his mouth slightly with a hint of joking.
"Who said I want to see it!" Zhao Ziqing's cheeks flushed slightly. She quickly turned her head and her eyes fell on the car window, where Lin Fan's reflection was faintly visible.
When we arrived at the villa, Wang Chudong had already fallen asleep.
"Go to bed early, I hope you have a good dream." Lin Fan looked at Zhao Ziqing who looked a little tired and whispered softly.
"Have a good sleep, the sun will shine brighter tomorrow."
"Yeah, okay." Zhao Ziqing responded softly and slowly went upstairs.
Lin Fan returned to his room, washed up, and fell into a deep sleep.
Although his body wasn't exhausted that day, his heart felt deeply weary. Ever since Zhao Ziqing's misfortune, his heart had been hanging in the balance, unable to relax.
"It seems I need to find a bodyguard for her to ensure that she is safe when I am not around." This thought circled in Lin Fan's mind until he fell into a deep sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, a piercing scream broke the silence of the night.
Lin Fan jolted awake and sat up abruptly. Was that Zhao Ziqing's voice?
He quickly jumped out of bed and rushed upstairs. Various thoughts flashed through his mind: "Could it be that our enemies are looking for trouble? But haven't all the members of the Kurosaki Society been captured?"
He rushed to the door of Zhao Ziqing's bedroom, and in a hurry, he broke the door lock and pushed the door open.
Lying on the bed, Zhao Ziqing's face was pale, sweat drenching her forehead. She was trapped in a nightmare. In her dream, ghosts surrounded her, attempting to tear her apart and devour her.
With a bang, the bedroom door was suddenly pushed open and a figure rushed in like the wind.
"Ah!" Zhao Ziqing was frightened again, and her scream pierced the night sky.
"Don't be afraid, it's me." In the darkness, Lin Fan's voice calmed her heart like a magic needle.
As soon as Lin Fan entered the bedroom, he sensed no danger. Combined with Zhao Ziqing's reaction, he immediately understood the situation. He breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully, it wasn't an enemy seeking revenge.
With a flick of his finger, the light in the bedroom instantly came on.
"Lin Fan!" Zhao Ziqing, seeing who it was, threw herself into his arms as if she had found a life-saving straw.
"I... I dreamed of a lot of ghosts..." Her voice trembled.